Leafs 1st round matchup still undecided between Bruins and Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs' first round matchup is still undecided between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers, but it could all be revealed tonight.
As the race for the last wild card playoff spot rages on in the Eastern Conference, we could know as soon as tonight who will face the Leafs in the first round.
Many Eastern teams are facing off against each others tonight: Capitals Vs. Flyers, Bruins Vs. Senators, Canadiens Vs. Red Wings and Maple Leafs Vs. Panthers.
While the Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Lightning, Rangers, Hurricanes and Islanders already secured their ticket for the playoffs, the Capitals, Flyers, Red Wings and Penguins must absolutely win to keep hoping.
But let's focus on what could impact the Maple Leafs. As of now, they could face either the Bruins or the Panthers in the first round.
Here are the different scenarios:
-Boston defeats Ottawa in regulation or overtime/shootout
-Toronto defeats Florida in regulation
-Ottawa defeats Boston in overtime/shootout and Toronto defeats Florida in regulation
LEAFS VS BRUINS REQUIREMENTS:
-Ottawa defeats Boston in regulation or overtime/shootout and Florida defeats Toronto in overtime/shootout
-Ottawa defeats Boston in regulation and Toronto defeats Florida in overtime/shootout"
Source: Leafs Nation - Clinching scenarios: Boston Bruins still a possible first round opponent for Maple Leafs ahead of final games
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 16 | 526 ANSWERS Leafs 1st round matchup still undecided between Bruins and Panthers Which team would you prefer for the Maple Leafs to face in the first round of the playoffs? | ||
| Bruins | 331 | 62.9 % |
| Panthers | 195 | 37.1 % |
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